Rend Lake College
Ina, Illinois · Public · 1,175 undergraduates
All 8 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Illinois high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr). Another 54 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,424 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,653 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,818 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,858 |
| All families (average) | $9,187 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $41,503 | +$5,421 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $41,881 | +$5,799 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Associate's Degree | $41,686 | +$5,604 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $42,923 | +$6,841 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $61,677 | +$25,595 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $73,721 | +$37,639 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $65,525 | +$29,443 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $40,356 | +$4,274 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 63% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.